Curriculum Implementation An Overview December 2004

Grade-Level Expectations Developed by committees of educators Released in February, 2004 Distributed to all schools in various formats

Model Curriculum Framework (MCF) GLE-based, organizational units One way to align instruction with standards, benchmarks, and grade- level expectations Not a comprehensive curriculum Each GLE addressed at least ONCE in each grade level and content area

MCF – Intended Uses Dependent upon district option chosen for developing a GLE-based curriculum

Option I Develop a GLE-based curriculum using the Model Curriculum Framework as a guide

MCF – Option I Uses Identify required components for districts ’ curricula Serve as the basis for evaluation criteria for locally-developed curricula Provide samples of activities to indicate the type of classroom instruction desired

Option II Expand the Model Curriculum Framework into a comprehensive guide based on local needs

MCF – Option II Uses Provide districts with a outline for a curriculum Districts expand the framework into a comprehensive curriculum by Modifying/adding activities Identifying everything to be taught at each grade level Providing a sequential order for activities

Option III Prepare for implementation of the state’s comprehensive curriculum

MCF – Option III Uses Help districts identify resource gaps Do textbooks adequately address GLEs? Is equipment available to use in activities? Where/how can resources for gaps be secured? Provide sample activities to try

Comprehensive Curriculum Same structure as Model Curriculum Framework More student-centered activities based on GLEs More examples of assessments What is to be taught at each grade level Activities are not lesson plans Will replace Model Curriculum Framework Release date – April 1, 2005

Comprehensive Curriculum Instructions to Writers Write the activities of each unit as writer would teach them and in sequential order. Make sure that all content of the unit is addressed. Allow adequate time for mastery of content.

Comprehensive Curriculum Important Changes GLEs addressed enough times to allow for mastery. When possible, GLEs addressed in last six week time period are also addressed in earlier units. Minimal reordering of units has been made to address as many GLEs as possible prior to state tests.

Comprehensive Curriculum Assessment Sections Focus on classroom assessment activities At least 3 examples of assessments appropriate for unit content At least 3 examples of activity-specific assessments

Comprehensive Curriculum The following courses will be added Science – Earth Science, Physics Math – Algebra II, Advanced Math I, Advanced Math II, Financial Math ELA – Business English

Comprehensive Curriculum Examples of ways to use textbooks as a resource for developing lesson plans locate introductory information identify reading material provide practice/homework for students

Comprehensive Curriculum Districts may decide to Reorder units  Caution: Reordering may affect coverage of GLEs prior to state testing Replace activities with equivalent activities.

Comprehensive Curriculum Content InstructionAssessment